Value stream manager Jobs in USA

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it-innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Value Stream Manager ("VSM") to lead our work at our aluminum tube mill at our Kaiser Aluminum Bellwood Virigina plant!

The Value Stream Manager will support the plant manufacturing systems organization (Tube Mill), ensuring production equipment is capable of meeting KPI targets on a daily basis. This will be done by focusing on the management and implementation of production and plant facility equipment improvement projects. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, and CMMS (Maximo) understanding. The VSM will report to the Operations Manager and have Production Supervisors that are direct reports.

The Value Stream Manager acts as the liaison between operations and maintenance departments. The VSM understands the needs of production, represents the needs of operations as they relate to scheduled maintenance activities, and works closely with all departments to support / align operational needs for the area; including production scheduling, training, quality systems support, customer launches and lean manufacturing improvements.

What you will work on :

• Oversee Production personnel, corrective actions, training initiatives, and employee coaching / development.
• Strategy Deployment Key Process Indicators, Targets To Improve & Action Plan Ownership. To seek opportunities to improve machine Overall Equipment Effectiveness and identify areas in need of future engineering or system project focus.
• Problem identification and resolution through hands-on problem solving or ongoing employee development.
• Ensure all manufacturing equipment and facilities are capable of performing optimally in order to meet customer demand.
• To monitor and manage through the plant OEE system and CMMS.
• To drive continuous improvement.
• To communicate and monitor the daily work habits, and responsibilities of the Personnel in the department.
• Utilize new technology and Lean Manufacturing principals and processes to maximize efficiency (PDCA, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC Problem Solving, etc.).
• Support plant organization on root cause analysis and permeant corrective action implementation.
• Safely execute the daily / weekly production schedule. Consult with planning team on issues and concerns. Follow the escalation policy for issues that require additional support (Quality, Equipment, Manning, etc.)
• Drive Safety on shift to include : Promptly resolving employee safety concerns. Communicate safety expectation and hold employees accountable. Enforce Safety Rules and Policy, Lead daily / weekly / monthly - pre-shift / toolbox / shift safety meetings; report and document all safety incidents. Conduct safety dialogues and all required safety field audits.
• Act as supplemental supervision to cover vacations / absenteeism.
• Submit work requests for any department wide maintenance events on a daily basis.
• Identify, communicate and assist in scheduling maintenance requirements with assistance from maintenance planner and leadership.
• Determine priority of necessary maintenance within the plant including shutdown coordination and other related activities.
• Maintain daily meetings with key stakeholders to gather input and make decisions regarding maintenance activities.
• Maintain the housekeeping and 5S requirements in assigned area.
• Maintain integrity of CMMS though discipline of use as it relates to service requests from production.
• Provide regular and ongoing coaching and counselling to employees in accordance with job expectations, performance standards, and results. Recognize achievements and successes and issue corrective action as needed.
• Address personnel issues and concerns. Be knowledgeable of labor contract and assure proper compliance with agreement. Resolve employee issues and concerns and follow grievance procedure timelines. Seek guidance where appropriate or necessary.
• Maintain and develop a good working relationship with the maintenance group, all salary and hourly associates, management, and production leaders.

What you will bring to the role :

About Kaiser Aluminum : Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity - how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening".